New head coach of the Men's and U23 National Footbal Team Kim Shang-sik talks to the press at the contract signing ceremony. Photo: Thanh Tung/VNA

At the ceremony, Kim said he’s confident in his new role and looking forward to receiving cooperation and candid feedback from the players to inspire them with a strong determination to win each match.

The cheers of Vietnamese fans and the support of media agencies will motivate him to confidently take on the responsibilities and reap success, contributing to the development of Vietnamese football, the head coach went on.

His contract with VFF will last for two years, from May 2024 to March 2026. Kim was a player for the Korean team that played in the 2006 World Cup and won the third place at the 2000 and 2007 Asian Cup.